India is home to over 1.4 billion people, making food security one of our nation's greatest challenges. With a growing population and changing dietary patterns, India must produce enough food to feed everyone while maintaining sustainable agricultural practices.
📊 Key Statistics
India feeds 18% of world's population with 2.4% of land
Agriculture employs 50% of India's workforce
Food grain production has tripled since 1960s
Need to increase production by 70% by 2050
Agricultural Fact!
India is the world's largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices, and the second-largest producer of rice and wheat!
🎯 Learning Objectives
Understand India's food security challenges and the importance of agricultural innovation for a growing population.